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Cyperus Helferi
Cyperus Helferi
Note:
- Stock level shown reflects what is available at our supplier's nursery (not the real stock level at our retail outlet)
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Live Plants orders will typically be despatched on Wednesday via Express Post.
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Please select Express Shipping upon check out.
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Live plants order can be combined with Non Livestock order.
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If the condition of the plant on the day of packing is below standard, we will contact you to discuss options.
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We are unable to ship to WA and NT at this stage.
Cyperus-species are widespread all over the tropics, but only a few of them are good underwater plants.
Cyperus helferi from Thailand is the first Cyperus-species used in aquariums, 20-35 cm tall and a roset from 15-25 cm wide.
It requires a relatively large amount of light, and CO2 addition is recommended to promote growth.
In aquariums with good water flow the plant sways beautifully in the current.
Plant Profile
| Common Name | |
| Scientific Name | Cyperus Helferi |
| Origin | Asia |
| Position | Background |
| Plant Structure | Stem |
| Lighting Need | Medium |
| CO2 Needs | Medium |
| Growth Rate | Low |